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Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs

Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Introduced July 2010
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Released August 2012
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Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic FX700 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FX700 was manufactured 3 years prior to the Galaxy Camera 3G which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the FX700 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera 3G when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 FX700 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display resolution230k0kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Panasonic FX700

 Galaxy Camera 3G FX700 
ReleasedAugust 2012July 2010More modern by 25 months
Display dimension4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")

Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 FX700 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX700 features outside measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FX700 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the FX700 vs the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX700 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 94 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The image underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FX700 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to give more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FX700 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FX700
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
38
has manual focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Street photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography highlights
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (305 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FX700
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
45
amazing zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX700 as a Travel photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Travel photography camera
65
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.2)
72
lighter than competition (305g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
quite wide (23mm)
great reach (481mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX700 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Landscape photography camera
49
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
47
quite wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
lovely big screen (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Vlogging advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging advice
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic jack
37
quite wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (305g)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone socket
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Panasonic FX700 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX700 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-07-21 2012-08-29
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 -
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Largest aperture f/2.2-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 4.8 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 0k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs -
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.40 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 gr (0.39 lb) 305 gr (0.67 lb)
Dimensions 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $399 $606